How often should you wash your bed linen?

Change your bed once a week and wash the bedding at 60 °C or more.

Skin flakes, sweat and house dust mites build up in bedding. Washing weekly at a high temperature limits those allergens. Swiss Sense also mentions pillowcases 1 to 2 times a week and the duvet itself 1 to 2 times a year.

1. Gather sheets, pillowcases and duvet cover
2. Wash at 60°C or more against house dust mites
3. Dry well before making the bed
4. Make the bed again

10 to 15 minutes.

• washing machine
• detergent
• 60°C programme

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This is a general guideline. Always follow the manual of your appliance or product too.

Source

• Swiss Sense België — Hoe vaak je bed verschonen en beddengoed wassen?

Checked on: 2026-09-24

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